Efficacy and safety of mirror therapy for post-stroke aphasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Yufeng Peng, Shouqiang Huang, Xiaotong Yang and Jiao Ma

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 5, 1-8

Abstract: Background: Aphasia is one of the most common complications of stroke. Mirror therapy (MT) is promising rehabilitation measure for the treatment of post-stroke aphasia. Although some studies suggested that MT is effective and safe for aphasia, the effects and safety remain uncertain due to lacking strong evidence, such as the relevant systematic review and meta- analysis. Methods: This study will search PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), WANFANG, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), from inception to 1th May 2023 to identify any eligible study. No language or date of publication shall be limited. We will only include randomised controlled trials of MT in the Treatment of poststroke aphasia. Two investigators will work separately on the study selection, data extraction, and study quality assessment. The western aphasia battery (WAB) and aphasia quotient (AQ) will be included as the main outcomes. Boston diagnostic aphasia examination method (BDAE), Chinese standard aphasia examination (CRRCAE) will be included as the secondary outcomes. The statistical analysis will be conducted by RevMan V.5.4 software. The risk of bias of included studies will be assessed by the Cochrane ‘Risk of bias’ tool. The quality of proof of the results will be evaluated by using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation guidelines. Results: The finding will be presented in a journal or related conferences. Conclusion: This study will provide a basis for whether mirror therapy (MT) is effective and safe in the treatment of post-stroke aphasia. Trial registration: Systematic review registration

Date: 2024
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